practices of the states. Chapter 3 investigates the determinants of the configuration of one of the latest of such institutions … senate and the fractionalization of the lower house) have had a significant impact on the way states have chosen to configure … properly explained if we ignore the set of other institutions that exist in the states. We find that balanced budget …

ultimate target.In this thesis factors affecting the adoption of an RPS by U.S. states are investigated.Through statistical … regression, this thesis specifically studies the effects of political views, energy endowments, electricity markets, economic …

. Schlagworte englisch: Climate chnage, conflict potential, tourism, resource conflict, participation, cultural conflict …

states on the one hand and oil bearing communities and civil society groups on the other hand. They are protesting not only …